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What Causes A Woman To Bleed After Menopause?
Question: I am 57 Year’s old and have not had a period in years. I have used an estrogen patch for the past 2.5 Year’s. I have had an extremely heavy period with clotting and cramps for the past 9 days. I am in California till March and my on/gym at home wants me to go to the ER. Is this necessary?
Brief Answer:
It is better and safer to go
Detailed Answer:
Dear,
From what you have written, it seems that your condition needs further exploration from a specialist.
Heavy bleeding for 9 days is itself dangerous enough. The fact that you have had many years without periods and with an estrogen patch, makes it even more suspicious. Bleeding, in this case, can be from cysts in your uterus or even from other pathologies. You will need to do blood work, transvaginal ultrasound and other tests which the specialist will deem necessary for your case.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Wish you good health!
Manoku Eni M.D.
It is better and safer to go
Detailed Answer:
Dear,
From what you have written, it seems that your condition needs further exploration from a specialist.
Heavy bleeding for 9 days is itself dangerous enough. The fact that you have had many years without periods and with an estrogen patch, makes it even more suspicious. Bleeding, in this case, can be from cysts in your uterus or even from other pathologies. You will need to do blood work, transvaginal ultrasound and other tests which the specialist will deem necessary for your case.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Wish you good health!
Manoku Eni M.D.
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